Pictures or it didn't happen GreycoyoteI a recovering swagaholic I have to resist my grabby nature VultureChowThose aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on SavannahWe're out there to play like adults with no adult supervision CaptG

Sorry, I never buy retail. Just about every 2nd hand store in California has shell leis from all the luau parties and trips to Hawaii.

Pictures or it didn't happen GreycoyoteI a recovering swagaholic I have to resist my grabby nature VultureChowThose aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on SavannahWe're out there to play like adults with no adult supervision CaptG

I had but one question : do you have a recommendation for the kind of shop that would sell shell decoration ?

Cheers !

Bead stores sometimes have them. Thrift stores also tend to have shell necklaces hanging from pegs in the jewelry area--& they're usually cheaper than bead stores. The larger craft stores have bags of shells, for sure.

I admire the 'Earth minded'. I really do. On the other hand, I would fry up the last conch shell innards if I thought it was my last chance to try some. (But that's just me)

Pictures or it didn't happen GreycoyoteI a recovering swagaholic I have to resist my grabby nature VultureChowThose aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on SavannahWe're out there to play like adults with no adult supervision CaptG

I'm not sure that these aren't being killed for their shells, and that meat not eaten. The sad truth is that we are stressing the oceans at multiple points. I certainly cannot ask anyone to obey my preferences, but as you point out, there's no shortage of shells at thrift stores.

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I had but one question : do you have a recommendation for the kind of shop that would sell shell decoration ?

Cheers !

Bead stores sometimes have them. Thrift stores also tend to have shell necklaces hanging from pegs in the jewelry area--& they're usually cheaper than bead stores. The larger craft stores have bags of shells, for sure.

I had but one question : do you have a recommendation for the kind of shop that would sell shell decoration ?

Cheers !

Bead stores sometimes have them. Thrift stores also tend to have shell necklaces hanging from pegs in the jewelry area--& they're usually cheaper than bead stores. The larger craft stores have bags of shells, for sure.

I'm not a fan of the shell idea either. How are they harvested? Usually not in a sustainable or humane manner. And even if they are, personally, I think it's somewhat of a tacky decoration, like an indian headress made of fake feathers.

That said, wear whatever you want, if it makes you happy. Some people just like doing such and have no care for where they came from. i don't judge. Ok, I do a little, but why should you care.

I was thinking for a minute that it would be cool if the shells were all ones you collected on a trip, or multiple trips. That way there would be a story behind it. But then I remember a Kauai travel guide I have where the writer says "this beach used to be covered in seashells, but now they're all back on the mainland in people's garages and bedrooms". So even though I may want to take one or two, it adds up.

A friend gave me some purple over-the-knee socks a while ago because she knows I like purple and they were too small for her. They were too small for me too--so I cut off the feet and spiral-stitched the hell out of the raw edge to make armwarmers. They go up to the top of my arms and are super warm. Yay evening layering possibilities!

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M.. where did you find those orange pompoms???!? I saw the coolest pompom dress on here a while back and it gave me an idea for a pair of shorts. I'm been searching for bulk poms for a while now but no luck..

junglesmacks wrote:M.. where did you find those orange pompoms???!? I saw the coolest pompom dress on here a while back and it gave me an idea for a pair of shorts. I'm been searching for bulk poms for a while now but no luck..

It sounds freaky & wrong, so you need to do it.

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I just made this silly thing for a 5th grade boy that needs to be Uylesses S. Grant. It was a ladies jacket and pants. Now a fur beard and he's good to go. It's a shame he can't carry a sword, smoke a cigar and carry a bottle of Old #7.

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Pictures or it didn't happen GreycoyoteI a recovering swagaholic I have to resist my grabby nature VultureChowThose aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on SavannahWe're out there to play like adults with no adult supervision CaptG

I decided to turn an old black skirt into a cape. Cut it, turn the seams under and add some blue tiger trim. I love capes because they are a quick dress-up when I need something to throw over a bulky costume. (Click on the photo to enlarge it).

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Pictures or it didn't happen GreycoyoteI a recovering swagaholic I have to resist my grabby nature VultureChowThose aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on SavannahWe're out there to play like adults with no adult supervision CaptG

Hey guys, was wondering if you could help me with a find at a local thrift shop:

It's a Gunne Sax wedding dress. It's not in nearly as nice condition as this or I wouldn't think twice about taking the shears to it, but it is gorgeous! It's a bit brown and stained in some parts and it actually doesn't completely fit me as the sizes on gunne sax dresses tend to be incredibly unachievable unless you're some kind of child bride. The neck won't even fit around me properly and I'm well decently sized, I really have no idea what they were thinking.

I can fit into the dress alright, it's the top part that's not working out so well, I'd basically have to remove a set of ribs in order to get the zipper up. But I really love the frills and the length and the bodice is awesome, I just wonder if I could do something with this dress or go around the playa in it leaving the back unzipped. Maybe strap the back up like a bustier or deconstruct it in some way?